Has Novak dominated Wimbledon?
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PerilousPear
Professional
He was the best Wimby player of this decade, so I'd say yes.
Martin J
Hall of Fame
Four titles in six years is a solid domination ratio, he did better than Sampras at the USO who was considered as a dominant player at that tournament (four titles in seven years). The fact that he also defended his his title (on two different occasions) helps his case a lot as it is much tougher to repeat such success because you're constantly under the radar.
I would say it's not wrong to say that he was dominant, though behind Borg, Sampras and Federer on the list for sure.
I would say it's not wrong to say that he was dominant, though behind Borg, Sampras and Federer on the list for sure.
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mbm0912
Hall of Fame
maybe he's mastered Wimbledon instead of dominated?
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Yes, you can say he mastered Wimbledon, or mastered grass, but I wouldn't say he has outright dominated it from his first win to his last. Best player of the decade is still mighty impressive.
Only one to go then.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Yeah, I think if he can win that third win this year, that would sway me to the other side for sure.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
Interesting. I actually think - sadly - he has dominated Wimbledon. 5 titles in 9 years with another losing final during that time span. A better level of dominance than Connors or Sampras at the USO, although behind Federer, Sampras and Borg at W.
SamprasisGOAT
Hall of Fame
The difference between Djokovic fans and nadal and Federer fans is amazing. Some of djokovics main fans on this thread and none of them are talking rubbish and they are all being realistic. Brilliant to see. Very un tennis warehouse forum.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
I can see why some think so, and also why some are on the fence, personally for me dominance is having a solid run of wins and Djokovic has had periods of wins sandwiched between periods of losses also.
JoelSandwich
Hall of Fame
Kinda
nolefam_2024
G.O.A.T.
Definitely dominated it.
RG Nadal 12
Wimbledon Federer 8, AO Djokovic 8
Wimbledon Sampras 7
RG Borg 6, AO Federer 6
Wimbledon 5 Djokovic Borg, USOpen 5 Federer, Sampras, Connors
Not sure if 5 is not enough to be dominant. 5 slams at same tournament in 10 years. And if we want to go in further details, out of the 5, 3 slam wins are vs record Wimbledon as well as slam holder and 2 vs 2nd place record slam holder.
Just remember this match from 2015 when Novak was simply indomitable.
RG Nadal 12
Wimbledon Federer 8, AO Djokovic 8
Wimbledon Sampras 7
RG Borg 6, AO Federer 6
Wimbledon 5 Djokovic Borg, USOpen 5 Federer, Sampras, Connors
Not sure if 5 is not enough to be dominant. 5 slams at same tournament in 10 years. And if we want to go in further details, out of the 5, 3 slam wins are vs record Wimbledon as well as slam holder and 2 vs 2nd place record slam holder.
Just remember this match from 2015 when Novak was simply indomitable.
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Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Yea, he did. Not absolute domination like AO but 5 titles says it all.
Subway Tennis
Legend
Agree. Djokovic fans are very much characterized by circumspection and a level-headed response, even when Djokovic has gone on one of his dominant runs (2011, 2015 etc etc)
Of the Big 3 advocates, they seem least likely to be labouring under an inferiority complex. Partially because of the way Novak has gone about things, I think.
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MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Djokovic has been the GOAT to Ultronians since 2011 and he will win the calendar slam every year he wins the AO
not to mention he surpassed Fed and Nadal in 2015. Pass whatever yall are having lol
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
Huh. Can only guess that he wasn't frequenting ttw in 15/16 period...
Djokovic has been the GOAT to Ultronians since 2011 and he will win the calendar slam every year he wins the AO
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Huh. Can only guess that he wasn't frequenting ttw in 15/16 period...
Lol you used their avatar
this pleases me greatly 
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
It's easier to be generous when you're winning. They know Novak just won two slams titles that must feel like "bonuses" because he didn't play that well, and his opponents should have taken those titles. Mental strength and consistency can take you all the way to the top in tennis.
I agree Djokovic has many good and reasonable fans, though
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
Imo anyone who claims one fanbase is better than the other is just being unrealistic/ are looking through biased lens or whatever. The posters above have always been respectful to others just like the good eggs in every fanbase here. Doesn't mean one of them is better.
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Yes, on the topic.
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Yes, on the topic.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
You should have created your account a few days later lol, you were so sure he was winning RG 15,
and then....
CYGS
Legend
And this is relevant because?You should have created your account a few days later lol, you were so sure he was winning RG 15,
Mkiske
Semi-Pro
I didn't like this pic. lolYou should have created your account a few days later lol, you were so sure he was winning RG 15,
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junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I just happened to look at your join date that's all lol. Then I googled when the FO final was. It's just an interesting choice when the final haden't been played
it would have been the day he beat, or the day after he beat Nadal.
CYGS
Legend
So it's irrelevant.I just happened to look at your join date that's all lol. Then I googled when the FO final was. It's just an interesting choice when the final haden't been played
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
CYGS
Legend
At least you make yourself happy.Actually it's quite relevant considering your signature
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I have nothing against you bro, your sig made me check your join date and it's obvious it's bc you thought he'd win the FO. Just having some fun. As big 3 fans we get some right and we get some wrong.
Enceladus
Legend
The dominances of Federer, Sampras, and Borg in Wimbledon were, of course, higher level than Djoker's domination, but Nole managed to create a dominance in Wimbledon, whose level I call solid - 4 titles in the range of 6 editions (as well as McEnroe at the US Open), 5 titles in the range of 9 editions (better than Sampras or Connors at the US Open). Federer, Sampras and Borg have reached a level that I would call an amazing dominance.
Enceladus
Legend
It doesn't matter. I take Borg as an example - his only smooth triumph in Wimbledon was his first in 1976, when he won the title without losing the set. Achieving other titles was then complicated:
- 1977: In the second round, Borg had to turn from 0-2 to sets against Edmondson, then played five-sets matches against Gerulaitis in SF and Connors in the final.
- 1978: In the first round, Borg had to turn the match from 1-2 to sets against Amaya.
- 1979: In the second round, Borg had to turn from 1-2 to sets against Amritraj (Borg was losing 1:4 in the fourth set) and in the final, Borg had to turn from 1-2 to sets against Tanner.
- 1980: Five-sets classic against McEnroe in the final.
jm1980
Talk Tennis Guru
The only way you can win a calendar slam is if you win the AO, so... Pretty sure there were rumblings of a possible CYGS from Nadal in 2009, no?Djokovic has been the GOAT to Ultronians since 2011 and he will win the calendar slam every year he wins the AO
Same thing for Fed, even in 2017:
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Bruh not like Ultronians, and you know it.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
There are many great fans in both Federer and Nadal fanbases that are very respectful and very grounded about their guys also. We shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush, conversely we do have a few Djokovic fans that do like to spice things up also.
However, Team Earth's Mightiest Warriors is still the place to be.
nolefam_2024
G.O.A.T.
Fed fans are worst. Federer is good.
Rafans are best. Rafa is a bully.
Nolefams are worst. Novak is ok.
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